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To Be or Not To Be Bond: Watch ‘Bait,’ But Let Bond Be Bond, Whatever the Color
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (386+ words) In all seriousness, it is a show full of layers "like a flower, or an onion Riz Ahmed has been a favorite actor of mine since he starred in one of the most underrated dark comedies,Four Lions," over a…...
My Conflicting Reflections On and Admiration For Arundhati Roy and Her Mother Mary
3+ day, 9+ hour ago (191+ words) The mother-daughter dynamic is one of life's most complex bonds. It can be a source of deep love, unwavering support, and a sense of belonging. It can also be the source of deep conflict and a minefield of childhood wounds....
‘Project Hail Mary’: A Fan of the Book Walks Out of the Movie Impressed, Moved, and Nagged by a Quiet Loss
6+ day, 19+ hour ago (468+ words) Andy Weir published'Project Hail Mary'in 2021 " the tail end of a pandemic, a moment when international scientific cooperation had just, literally, saved millions of lives. A story about scientists from every nation pooling their knowledge to prevent extinction felt, at that…...
‘Tanvi The Great’ Starts Off as a Conversation About Autism But Lapses Into Formulaic Themes of Bravery, National Pride
6+ day, 18+ hour ago (153+ words) Shubangi glows in her interactions with her mother, Vidya Raina (Pallavi Joshi) who understands her autism. On the other hand, her paternal grandfather, Col. Pratap "Patty" Raina (portrayed by Anupam Kher) who is afraid of Tanvi being so "different" offers…...
A Desi James Bond? Riz Ahmed's ‘Bait’ is a Comedy About What Happens When the Internet Decides You're Not Good Enough
1+ week, 5+ day ago (355+ words) Oscar and Emmy winner Riz Ahmed has created a strikingly personal and culturally resonant series in "Bait," a six-episode comedy that premiered at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival before launching on Amazon Prime Video on March 25, 2026. The show transforms the anxiety…...
Computer Science Student Adi Arora Performs Bruno Mars' 'It Will Rain' to Land a Spot on NBC's 'The Voice’
4+ week, 11+ hour ago (500+ words) A Cornell University computer science student from Millburn, New Jersey, has secured a coveted spot on John Legend's team on NBC's "The Voice" after a blind audition that turned two coaches' chairs and created a full-circle moment rooted in a…...
Grab More, Win More: New Jersey Family Wins Lexus RX 350 in Laxmi Brand's Diwali Giveaway
4+ week, 2+ day ago (540+ words) Udayakumar Balathandayutham of New Jersey has been named the grand prize winner of Laxmi Brand's nationwide "Grab More, Win More" Diwali giveaway, receiving a brand-new Lexus RX 350 at a ceremony held at Lexus of Bridgewater on Feb. 24, 2026. Laxmi, the flagship…...
Arundhati Roy Withdraws From Berlinale 2026, 'Shocked and Disgusted' by Jury's Refusal to Address Gaza Genocide
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (596+ words) Acclaimed Indian author Arundhati Roy has withdrawn from the Berlin International Film Festival, saying she is "shocked and disgusted" by what she called the jury's "unconscionable" refusal to comment on Gaza at a press conference where they suggested that art…...
Conservative Comedian Anti-Hindu Mockery of ‘Cow Urine’ Highlights Growing Anti-Indian Sentiment in Texas
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (1071+ words) Conservative comedian and YouTuber Alex Stein sparked outrage at a Plano City Council meeting last week when he appeared in traditional Indian attire and delivered a mocking speech ridiculing Hindu beliefs, adding fuel to a growing wave of anti-Indian sentiment…...
Two Worlds On Two Wheels: Punjabi Devils Founder’s Arrest Casts Spotlight on Sikh Motorcycle Culture
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (1693+ words) When Jashanpreet Singh founded the Punjabi Devils Motorcycle Club in this Central Valley city, he joined a growing network of Sikh motorcycle organizations across North America " but with a crucial and criminal difference, federal authorities say. Singh, 27, of Lodi, pleaded…...